From My Perspective

Having recently traveled through multiple states with traffic jams that included a wide variety of cars from different areas and countries, I discovered something...

Plus, after joining in, eating out, visiting this and that, and shopping in various environments, a tremendous personal need re-emerged...

I realized, once again, how much we humans fall into the trap of overdoing stuff to the point of chaos. And right now I need--no, I crave: silence, simplicity, mindfulness, nature, and peace.

Do you ever wonder why so many of us keep constantly busy, or on the move, or are continuously distracted by multple stimuli? Multi-tasking isn't just a fad; for many it is a way of life. What are we so afraid would happen if we were to reduce the clutter, chaos, and noises of our lives? What if we simply stopped--and gave ourselves permission and time: ---to be quiet ---to pray ---to be silently aware ---to breathe ---to reflect ---to appreciate ---to observe without judgement ---to accept ---to just be...